5 COVID-19 Scams Taking Advantage Of People

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people scared and vulnerable – and easy targets for those looking to get away with a scam. Scams related to COVID-19 have already cost the American people $10 million.

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George Mueller, Deputy Commissioner for the California Department of Insurance’s Enforcement Branch, sheds light on the top five COVID-19 scams:

Fake coronavirus insurance
Canceled health insurance
Fake coronavirus medicines/tests
Senior scams
Bogus travel insurance

Watch the video above to learn important information on how these scams take place.

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On Thursday’s episode of Dr. Phil, Mueller explains how to tell if something is a scam and how to protect yourself. Check here to see where you can watch.

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